HARRY POTTER:Rainbow in the Dark

He went to sleep as soon as his head hit the pillow and once again he found himself once again sitting on the swing next to Lily in their neighborhood park. "Thanks, Sev, for rescuing Harry. I know he'll be much happier living with you than with Petunia."

"I am going to talk with Harry about becoming his guardian and if he's agreeable we'll go to Wizarding Child Services today and get the paperwork started."

"Sev, you're already Muggleborn, eh?" godfather. You and Alice were my first choices for guardians and godparents for him. James forbade me naming you of course, but I did it anyway because I knew you could protect Harry better than anybody else."

"Thanks for your vote of confidence, Lily."

When Severus woke up he decided he would talk to Harry at breakfast about becoming his guardian. He knew Sarah Mullings, the head of WCS, well as they had worked together many times over the last ten years due to the number of abused children sorted into Slytherin House.

He showered and got dressed. He wore black jeans, a green jumper and black trainers. He walked down the Hall and knocked on Harry's door. "Harry?"

Harry woke when he heard the knocking and he heard Professor Snape calling his name. He stretched, hopped out of bed and opened the door. "Good morning, Professor."

"Good morning, Harry. Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, sir, I slept real good," Harry replied with a big smile.

"Good. We will be going to Diagon Alley as soon as we finish breakfast."

Harry hurried to take his shower. When he came out of the shower he found the clothes he'd worn the night before were gone and in their place were clothing and trainers that were clean and actually fit him. He got dressed and hurried downstairs. Tita appeared with a pop. "Mr. Severus is in the dining room. If you will follow Tita she will take you there."

Harry followed Tita into the large dining room with a table that looked as if it could seat at least fourteen or sixteen people. Severus was seated at the head of the table reading a newspaper in which the people in the pictures appeared to be moving. "Sit here, Harry," Severus said indicating the chair beside him.

Harry sat down in the chair, but being short he wasn't level with the table so Severus used his wand to raise his chair until his chest was even the table. There were several covered dishes on the table.

Severus filled Harry's plate with scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and sausages. He set the plate in front of Harry. "Eat up and if you want seconds or even thirds all you need do is ask."

He stated to eat and then asked, "Professor? Why are the pictures moving in your newspaper?"

Severus put down the paper and poured himself another cup of coffee. "In the magical world all paintings and photographs move. I do not really know why though; it has just always been that way."

"Wicked!" Harry said smiling.

When they finished breakfast Severus said, "Harry, there's something else I would like to talk to you about."

"Okay, Professor."

"I did not know it until last night, but when you were born your mother made me your guardian and godfather. Lily did not have a chance to tell me before…she died and if I had known I would have come immediately and taken you from your aunt and uncle. If you like, you may stay with me permanently and never go back to the Dursley's."

Harry's face broke into a huge smile and his eye lit up. "I'd like that very much, Professor!"

"However I will need to get legal guardianship of you from the Dursley's so if you are agreeable, we will stop at the Ministry of Magic today to file the papers. I know Mrs. Mullings who is the head of Wizarding Child Services and we have worked together many times over the last ten years so there should not be a problem transferring your guardianship to me. She may have to ask you some questions about your life with your aunt and uncle, but just answer them truthfully and to the best of your ability."

Harry nodded. "Okay, Professor." He smiled. Maybe his birthday wish was going to come true after all. Professor Snape did seem really concerned about him.

"Before we go to Diagon Alley, Harry, I am going to change your appearance somewhat. It is only temporary, but you will not have people bothering you. You will be my nephew, Harley if anyone asks. Your mum is my half-sister and a Muggle and she has asked me to take you to Diagon Alley for your school supplies."

Severus changed Harry's hair to a light brown, temporarily hid the well-known scar and changed his eyes to brown. "There! I think you will do."

After explaining how the floo worked, Severus and Harry flooed to the Leaky Cauldron. Severus stepped gracefully out of the fireplace while Harry slid out on his bum. Severus help him up and removed the ash and dirt with his wand.

"His first time flooing?" Tom asked sympathetically.

"Yes," Severus replied. "This is my nephew, Harley. He is going to be starting at Hogwarts this year and his mum asked if I would take him to get his school supplies. Harley, this Tom who owns this fine establishment."

"Hello," Harry said waving at Tom. He looked around avidly. There was nothing like this in Little Whinging.

"Muggleborn, eh?" Tom remarked to Severus. "I can always tell because they're always fascinated by this old place when they first come in here."

"Yes," Severus nodded. "He is finding the magical world to be quite fascinating altogether."

"Well, good luck with your first year at Hogwarts, young man. I'm sure it will be the adventure of a lifetime."